Supply of fertilizer mixed, analyst says
A fertilizer market analyst says some supplies have been steady this spring while others are questionable. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says, “We have not heard anything as far as […]
Southern Illinois farmers fighting floods
A far southern Illinois farmer says torrential rains have rivers on the rise and planters parked. “We’ve had 10 1/2 inches of rain drop on us and there’s places with […]
Potential tax break proposed for Iowa’s volunteer first responders
A legislator who’s been a volunteer fire fighter for 33 years is sponsoring legislation that could lead to a five-hundred dollar property tax credit for first responders who are volunteers. […]
Wisconsin Corn Foundation creates Oleson scholarship
The Wisconsin Corn Foundation has created a new scholarship to honor a past executive director. The scholarship is named for Bob Oleson, who served as executive director of the Wisconsin […]
AAA: tariffs not to blame for gradual rise in Iowa’s pump prices
Gasoline prices in Iowa have crept up slightly in the past week, but some states are seeing pump prices jump as much as 30-cents since the start of April — […]
Lender says farm finances about the same as ‘24
An agricultural lender says the financial picture for most farms is a lot like last year. Roger Sinkula with Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield they had about the same number […]
Farmers uncertain about tariff impacts
Some farmers say the newly announced tariffs from the Trump administration add more uncertainty to the ag economy. Arkansas farmer Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield he’s concerned that the new […]
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Sioux Center Spring Extravaganza
Soggy early season brings crop claim reminders
The crop claims manager with Country Financial says torrential rains and severe storms have some farmers concerned about replanting. Jessica Carter says crops planted after initial federal insurance plant dates, […]
Input costs top-of-mind as farmers kick off growing season
Input costs are top-of-mind as crop farmers begin the 2025 growing season. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says most fertilizer decisions were locked in months ago. “But I […]